About Save the Children:

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•             No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•             All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•             Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

ROLE PURPOSE:

The CP Assistant (CM & MHPSS) will be responsible for providing Child Protection (CP) Case Management services and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions to vulnerable children and their families. The role involves direct engagement with communities, children, and caregivers to ensure child protection concerns are addressed effectively while providing psychosocial support. The CP Assistant will also conduct community mobilization activities such as community dialogues awareness, PSS activities individual and group counsoling, awareness on child protection risks to enhance awareness of child protection risks and available support mechanisms.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator

Dimensions: The CP Assistant (CM&MHPSS) will play a key role in ensuring the implementation of child protection case management and MHPSS interventions in the target communities. The role involves direct service delivery, coordination with community structures, awareness-raising, and referral mechanisms to enhance child protection and psychosocial well-being. The CP Assistant will work closely with children and families to provide case management and psychosocial support, Community-based child protection networks (CBCPN & DCPAN) to strengthen local child protection mechanisms, local authorities, health, and education service providers to ensure timely and effective referrals. The CP Assistant will be required to travel to field locations for service delivery, community engagement, and monitoring activities. S/he will ensure that all activities align with SCI’s child safeguarding policies, case management principles, and MHPSS best practices.

Staff directly reporting to this post:

Key area of Accountibility

• Identify, assess, and provide case management support to children at risk, following case management procedures.
• Conduct awareness sessions on child protection risks, case management processes, and referral mechanisms.
• Develop and implement individualized case plans within two weeks of case identification.
• Ensure confidentiality and informed consent throughout the case management process.
• Facilitate safe referrals to specialized services for children requiring additional support.
• Conduct regular follow-ups to monitor case progress and update case notes accordingly.
• Support access to legal aid services when needed.
• Maintain strong coordination with community leaders, authorities, and child protection structures to enhance case management effectiveness.
• Conduct regular service mapping and update communities on available services.
• Maintain an effective filing system for case management documentation.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to address child protection risks.
• Provide basic psychosocial support to children and caregivers experiencing distress.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for at-risk children and adolescents.
• Organize and facilitate awareness sessions on mental health and psychosocial well-being for children, families, teachers, and community leaders.
• Provide guidance, support, and counseling to families and individuals in need.
• Work with Facilitators and community members to build their capacity in responding to MHPSS needs and promoting positive coping mechanisms.
• Attend and complete MHPSS training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in best practices.
• Mobilize and engage communities to promote child protection awareness and MHPSS services.
• Facilitate awaerness sessions for communities on SIR/SRR, CPiE (Child Protection in Emergencies), and Neglect, Exploitation, Violence, and Abuse (NEVA).
• Organize community dialogues to reduce stigmatization of mental health and promote safe spaces for children.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the CP Officer/ CP coordinator.
• Participate in relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops, and conferences as assigned.
• Regularly visit and monitor activities in Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and provide technical support to facilitators.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources and maintain cost-effectiveness in all activities.
• Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Law, or a related field.
• Workshops in the field of Case Management and MHPSS preferably with international NGOs.
• Excellent command of spoken and written Pashto, Dari - understanding of English language is essential.
• Able to travel inside of the target province and related districts, outside of the duty station as and when required.
• Ability to work with computer particularly MS office package.
• Good communication and inter personal relation skills.
• A good team player & problem solver.
• Excellent in report writing.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and communities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in case management.
• Knowledge of referral pathways and coordination with other service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Law, or a related field.
• Workshops in the field of Case Management and MHPSS preferably with international NGOs.
• Excellent command of spoken and written Pashto, Dari - understanding of English language is essential.
• Able to travel inside of the target province and related districts, outside of the duty station as and when required.
• Ability to work with computer particularly MS office package.
• Good communication and inter personal relation skills.
• A good team player & problem solver.
• Excellent in report writing.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and communities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in case management.

Knowledge of referral pathways and coordination with other service providers.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in case management, child protection, or MHPSS services.

Desirable:

• Report child safeguarding concerns to the SCI focal point, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies.
• Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their update CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

ave the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.
Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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